Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
Siddaramaiah appeals to Karnataka MPs to work together for welfare of state
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday addressed a meeting of the state’s elected Lok Sabha MPs, urging them to “raise their voices both inside and outside the parliament”. He also sought their support for the state government projects pending approval by the Centre.
![In a meeting which included Rajya Sabha members and Union ministers from the state, Siddaramaiah said, “Parliament is meant to be for the welfare of the state and not for politics”. (PTI) In a meeting which included Rajya Sabha members and Union ministers from the state, Siddaramaiah said, “Parliament is meant to be for the welfare of the state and not for politics”. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/150x84/In-a-meeting-which-included-Rajya-Sabha-members-an_1719515863053.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 08:22 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Directorate of Estates begins work to house lawmakers
A senior ministry official speaking on condition of anonymity said that Gandhi will be allotted a new house which will be equivalent to that of a Union Minister.
![Several MPs are set to be allotted new houses in Lutyens’ Delhi. (HT file) Several MPs are set to be allotted new houses in Lutyens’ Delhi. (HT file)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/150x84/Several-MPs-are-set-to-be-allotted-new-houses-in-L_1719514662582.jpg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:46 AM IST
Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA
Samajwadi Party MP RK Chaudhary on Thursday demanded the removal of the Sengol, the staff installed in the new Parliament, calling it a symbol of “monarchy” and asked for it to be replaced by the Constitution, sparking a row between the government and the INDIA block of opposition parties.
![Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA Sengol latest flashpoint between INDIA and NDA](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/19/148x111/India_Flag_1713518778477_1713518820010.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:30 AM IST
SP MP demands removal of Sengol from Parliament, triggers political row
The SP leader, while questioning the presence of the Sengol in the parliament, called it a symbol of “monarchy” and demanded that it be replaced by the Constitution
![In May last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the ‘Sengol’ sceptre in the Lok Sabha chamber near the Speaker’s chair during the inauguration of the new Parliament building (File Photo) In May last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the ‘Sengol’ sceptre in the Lok Sabha chamber near the Speaker’s chair during the inauguration of the new Parliament building (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/27/150x84/In-May-last-year--Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-pla_1719480213330.jpg)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 02:54 PM IST
Birla’s reference to Emergency sparks face-off with Opposition in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday condemned the imposition of Emergency in 1975 and described it as a “dark day in the history” of the country, setting off a political firestorm during the first session of the House as Congress members shouted slogans and termed the remarks “unfortunate”.
![Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (PTI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/26/150x84/Lok-Sabha-Speaker-Om-Birla---PTI-_1719428899974.jpg)
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Centre notifies rules of law against malpractices in public exams
The department of personnel and training issued a gazette notification for the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, which was cleared by Parliament in February
![The rules have been notified in the backdrop of a controversy around skewed results and allegations of paper leaks that has reached the Supreme Court. (Hindustan Times) The rules have been notified in the backdrop of a controversy around skewed results and allegations of paper leaks that has reached the Supreme Court. (Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/24/150x84/The-rules-have-been-notified-in-the-backdrop-of-a-_1719257813293.jpg)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Cabinet clears ₹76,220-crore all-weather port in Maharashtra
The project will include development of core infrastructure, terminals and other commercial infrastructure in public-private partnerships
![Union minister I&B and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw briefing the press on Cabinet decisions at national media centre in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday. (HT) Union minister I&B and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw briefing the press on Cabinet decisions at national media centre in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday. (HT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/150x84/Union-minister-I-B-and-Railways-Ashwini-Vaishnaw-b_1718826382226.jpg)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:56 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
NHRC seeks report from Centre on ‘anti-labour practices’ at Amazon warehouse
The NHRC statement said the Centre has been insisting on improving ’ living standards of workers and introduced several schemes
![The NHRC statement said the labour secretary has been told to file the report within seven days (FILE ) The NHRC statement said the labour secretary has been told to file the report within seven days (FILE )](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/19/150x84/The-NHRC-statement-said-the-labour-secretary-has-b_1718800332041.jpg)
Published on Jun 19, 2024 06:02 PM IST
New criminal laws to take effect from July 1: Arjun Ram Meghwal
The three criminal laws were passed by Parliament in December last year and received the presidential assent the same month
![Kolkata: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks at a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in Kolkata, (PTI) Kolkata: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks at a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in Kolkata, (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/150x84/Kolkata--Union-minister-Arjun-Ram-Meghwal-speaks-a_1718622708406.jpg)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 04:42 PM IST
Oppn takes a swipe at Centre after Musk questions EVM reliability, BJP hits back
The row, over what was previously known as Twitter, unfolded after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reacted to a tweet by Musk, about the unreliability of EVMs in response to reports of irregularities in Puerto Rico.
![The row, over what was previously known as Twitter, unfolded after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reacted to a tweet by Musk, about the unreliability of EVMs in response to reports of irregularities in Puerto Rico. (HT PHOTO) The row, over what was previously known as Twitter, unfolded after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar reacted to a tweet by Musk, about the unreliability of EVMs in response to reports of irregularities in Puerto Rico. (HT PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/17/150x84/The-row--over-what-was-previously-known-as-Twitter_1718621918890.jpg)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 04:29 PM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Panel may soon place report on ‘One Nation, One Election’ before Cabinet
The panel had recommended simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.
![Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (File)(ANI) Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who heads High-Level Committee (HLC) on 'One Nation, One Election', and committee member Union home minister Amit Shah, present the report on simultaneous elections to President Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. (File)(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/14/148x111/Former-President-Ram-Nath-Kovind--who-heads-High-L_1710442991169_1718401229421.jpg)
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 03:21 AM IST
PM asks supporters to remove ‘Modi ka Parivar’ from social media handles
Modi took oath as PM for the third consecutive time on Sunday evening after the NDA won a comfortable majority of 293 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi at South Block in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi at South Block in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/12/150x84/Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-at-South-Block-in-New_1718172180380.jpg)
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 11:33 AM IST
Former CMs among new faces who got plum posts
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who is making his debut as Union minister, has been allotted key ministries of agriculture and farmers welfare
![Shivraj Singh Chouhan is also the longest serving chief minister of the Hindi heartland state, won the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls from Vidisha by a huge margin (PTI) Shivraj Singh Chouhan is also the longest serving chief minister of the Hindi heartland state, won the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls from Vidisha by a huge margin (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/10/150x84/Shivraj-Singh-Chouhan-is-also-the-longest-serving-_1718048125570.jpg)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Congress calls NDA ‘Nitish/Naidu dependent alliance’
The Congress on Friday said PM Modi hadn't referred to NDA as many times in 10 years as he did in his speech at the NDA meeting on Friday.
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting, at the Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi on Friday.(ANI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi in conversation with Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party meeting, at the Samvidhan Sadan, in New Delhi on Friday.(ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/148x111/Nitish_Modi_1717797572326_1717797572560.jpg)
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Modi attacks opposition for raising doubts about EVMs
Modi hit out at the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) for complaining about the transparency in EVMs
![Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/150x84/Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi---PTI-_1717750709890.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 02:29 PM IST
Rajnath Singh proposes Modi’s name as NDA leader, sets stage for his third term
The NDA meeting was held against the backdrop of negotiations to form the next government with allies jockeying for crucial Cabinet berths behind the scenes
![Narendra Modi with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI) Narendra Modi with TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/07/150x84/Narendra-Modi-with-TDP-chief-N-Chandrababu-Naidu-a_1717748189355.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:47 PM IST
Amazon warehouse workers complain of harsh conditions
Amazon workers in India endure extreme heat, lack of breaks, and safety concerns. They demand better conditions as temperatures reach 50°C.
![Thousands of workers across Amazon warehouses in the country are demanding better working conditions. Thousands of workers across Amazon warehouses in the country are demanding better working conditions.](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/150x84/Thousands-of-workers-across-Amazon-warehouses-in-t_1717701976607.jpg)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 10:34 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
HT Interview: People of Amethi gave me much more than I asked for, says Kishori Lal Sharma
Congress leader Kishori Lal Sharma reclaimed Amethi from Smriti Irani, highlighting her failures and promising to prioritize people's needs.
![Rahul Gandhi with Kishori Lal Sharma (PTI) Rahul Gandhi with Kishori Lal Sharma (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/150x84/Rahul-Gandhi-with-Kishori-Lal-Sharma--PTI-_1717659900174.jpg)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 01:15 PM IST
Delhi: Staff protests at Janpath’s Cottage emporium
Staff at CCIC emporium in Janpath protest unpaid salaries for 5 months, fear backlash. Ministry unaware. Management denies allegations of fake protest.
![The workers alleged that they do not get medical allowance, overtime, conveyance allowance, or other benefits. (HT Photo) The workers alleged that they do not get medical allowance, overtime, conveyance allowance, or other benefits. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/05/150x84/The-workers-alleged-that-they-do-not-get-medical-a_1717611999245.jpeg)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Meet Sanjana Jatav, Dalit mother of two, and youngest MP in new Lok Sabha
Mother of two and hailing from the Dalit community, Sanjana Jatav is one of the four youngest MPs elected to represent their constituency in Lok Sabha
![Sanjana Jatav beat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ramswaroop Koli by 51,983 votes. (Sanjana Jatav | Official X account) Sanjana Jatav beat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ramswaroop Koli by 51,983 votes. (Sanjana Jatav | Official X account)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/05/150x84/She-beat-Bharatiya-Janata-Party--BJP--candidate-Ra_1717569363915.jpg)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Rahul: People of UP protected the Constitution
Congress calls election results a "political and moral defeat" for BJP, emphasizing unity within INDIA bloc. Gandhi highlights issues, praises Constitution.
![Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a press conference. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Congress-leader-Rahul-Gandhi-at-a-press-conference_1717530705289.jpg)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Modi’s political, moral defeat, says Mallikarjun Kharge on BJP’s LS performance
Kharge said voters didn’t give a clear mandate to any one party and the outcome was a mandate against Modi, who sought votes in his name
![(HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma) (HT Photo/Sanjeev Verma)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/-HT-Photo-Sanjeev-Verma-_1717510829797.jpg)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 07:51 PM IST
Bhim Army founder Chandrashekhar Azad leading by 50,000 votes in Nagina
The BSP’s Girish Chandra had won Nagina, a reserved constituency which includes over 3.5 lakh Dalit voters, in the 2019 polls
![Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’ (File Photo) Chandrashekhar Azad ‘Ravan’ (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Chandrashekhar-Azad--Ravan---File-Photo-_1717481327766.jpg)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 11:39 AM IST
Counting day: Union ministers lead across seats, show early trends
Home minister Amit Shah is leading in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, against Congress’ Sonal Patel and defence minister Rajnath Singh has also taken a lead in Lucknow against the Samajwadi Party’s Ravidas Mehrotra.
![Election officials open an EVM at a counting centre in Ahmedabad (REUTERS) Election officials open an EVM at a counting centre in Ahmedabad (REUTERS)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/04/150x84/Election-officials-open-an-EVM-at-a-counting-centr_1717474276388.jpg)
Published on Jun 04, 2024 09:42 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Major Radhika Sen conferred 2023 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year award
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thanked Major Sen and all peacekeepers for their service, leadership and commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda
![UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres conferred Major Sen with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjold medal and the ‘2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award’ during a ceremony at the world body’s headquarters on Thursday (Twitter/@UNinIndia) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres conferred Major Sen with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjold medal and the ‘2023 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award’ during a ceremony at the world body’s headquarters on Thursday (Twitter/@UNinIndia)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/31/150x84/UN-Secretary-General-Antonio-Guterres-conferred-Ma_1717155061167.jpg)
Published on May 31, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Fresh appointments, several lateral shifts in Centre’s bureaucratic reshuffle
The reshuffling has come at a time when the model code of conduct (MCC) is in effect owing to the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
![“During MCC, most transfers are on Election Commission’s orders,” former chief election commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi said. (File) “During MCC, most transfers are on Election Commission’s orders,” former chief election commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi said. (File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/27/148x111/69686700-dad0-11ec-92a9-4be92144d693_1653334985223_1716842098833.jpg)
Updated on May 28, 2024 02:09 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Nadda’s ‘wake-up call’ for BJP workers
By the end of voting on June 1, the 30 million (three crore) BJP workers would have received the personalised message.
![Kushinagar, May 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, in Kushinagar on Friday. (ANI Photo) (JP Nadda-X) Kushinagar, May 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, in Kushinagar on Friday. (ANI Photo) (JP Nadda-X)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/24/150x84/Kushinagar--May-24--ANI---Bharatiya-Janata-Party--_1716576348430.jpg)
Updated on May 25, 2024 04:36 AM IST
Phase 6 LS polls: Nadda to make 5am wake-up call to BJP workers in voting areas
The recorded voice message starts with Nadda introducing himself and asking the party workers to urge their family members and the beneficiaries in their constituencies to go out and take them to the polling booths and ensure that they vote for the BJP
![Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda (File Photo) Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda (File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/24/150x84/Bharatiya-Janata-Party-national-president-JP-Nadda_1716559124684.jpg)
Published on May 24, 2024 07:29 PM IST
Rahul takes on Modi in Cong’s push for Delhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi during a rally in Delhi, accusing him of working for a few industrialists and threatening the Constitution. He pledged immediate women's reservation and criticized the Agniveer scheme.
![Post the rally, Rahul, and Congress candidates Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj took the Delhi Metro and interacted with their co-passengers. (HT Photo) Post the rally, Rahul, and Congress candidates Kanhaiya Kumar and Udit Raj took the Delhi Metro and interacted with their co-passengers. (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/23/150x84/Post-the-rally--Rahul--and-Congress-candidates-Kan_1716490048595.jpg)
Updated on May 24, 2024 07:02 AM IST
Exploring Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata to be future-ready: Army chief
Indian Army's Project Udbhav explores Mahabharata battles & ancient texts like Arthashastra to shape a progressive force, drawing on India's military heritage.
![Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande (ANI) Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande (ANI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/21/148x111/Indian-Army-Chief-General-Manoj-Pande--ANI-_1716316002892_1716320913462.jpg)
Updated on May 22, 2024 04:54 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi